How to manage ‘job creep’ in today’s jobless recovery

More than half of all employees have taken on new roles during the eco­nomic downturn, according to a recent Spherion Staffing survey. That’s “job creep,” and it’s a big problem.

It can cause employees to burn out or become dissatisfied with their jobs. (The survey found that only 7% of employees received additional pay in return for expanded duties.) Productivity might suffer.

THE LAW: Several federal laws rely on up-to-date, accurate job descriptions. Most notably, the ADA requires employers to specifically designate which job functions are essential and which are not. An employee who cannot perform a job’s essential functions because of a serious health condition may be entitled to leave under the FM...(register to read more)

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